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| Plus Size Clothing Styles |
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| Our Top 5 Online Stores to Find Sweaters |
Lane Bryant
Find classic plus size pant styles in wool, knit, cotton and denim.
www.LaneBryant.com
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Roamans
Affordable women's plus size slacks and pants cut in larger plus sizes.
www.Roamans.com
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Avenue
Find great plus size work and career wear pants and trousers.
www.Avenue.com
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Ulla Popken
If comfort is key, shop for plus size pants, crop and capris here.
www.UllaPopken.com
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Junonia
For a relaxed style, find plus size pants and activewear here.
www.Junonia.com
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Plus Size Women's Sweater Styles That Flatter Your Curves
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Wool Blend Sweaters |
Wool blend sweaters are known for their warmth, shape and ease of wear. Sweaters made strictly of wool can be scratchy, but sweaters of wool and acrylic or cashmere blend are softer and have a bit more give to them. Look for cable knit cardigans, especially if you happen to be tall, but be careful if the cable patten look too pulled at the bust line. Plus size petites may want to find wool blend sweaters with a vertical knit or pattern that adds length to the figure. V neck wool blend sweaters look nice with a button down shirt or a lacy camisole peeking out. Wear them with jeans, khakis, slacks or skirts. A more trendy look in plus size wool sweaters are long sweaters that cover the rear. If you have the height to carry a longer sweater, make sure the sweater still has tailoring and it not cut in a square, boxy shape.
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Plus Size Cashmere Sweaters |
There's not much nicer than a womens cashmere sweater, because there's practically nothing softer on earth. Cashmere comes from cashmere goats; the wool is combed from the animals instead of them being shorn. This is partly why the cashmere fibers are soft on the ends: there are no harsh ends from clipping. The traditional cashmere sweater was part of a twin set; a sleeveless shell topped with a cardigan with little, pearl buttons. But cashmere has come a long way since then: you can get it in crew neck styles, wrap sweaters, and big, deep v necks. Cashmere sweaters come in a million colors, so pick your favorite and if there's a sale on, get three. Invest in classic sweater styles in cashmere because you will have them as your wardrobe building blocks for many years to come and will enjoy their soft, luscious feel.
See some cashmere sweater basics >>
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Classic V Neck Pullover |
Every woman should have a collection of v neck pullover sweaters because they are so darned useful. They look terrific on most every figure, so you don't have to worry about getting it wrong when you buy one. Look for medium weight v neck pullover sweaters if you want to conceal a chubby waistline, or get lighter weight fabrics for showing off a svelte upper body. A lighter weight sweater is also great for layering with a tank or button down shirt. For semi-casual occasions, nothing looks as casually dressy as a v neck pullover in your favorite jewel tone shade of cashmere—what else! Other dressy fabrics include merino wool or a silk blend that can transform this workaday sweater style into real elegance. A v neck will help elongate the neck while bringing more attention to your face and works great on any plus size body type. Its a classic!
See more v neck pullover sweaters >>
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Cable Knit Sweaters |
Cable knit sweaters were once bulky items, hand knitted from cotton or wool. You can certainly still buy cable knit sweaters that make you look like a sack of potatoes, but plus size customers have choices now of sweaters that make them look pretty. It's all about the cable and the yarn: smaller, thinner yarns create smaller, finer cables, which make the overall sweater appear more finely knitted and constructed. You can find them in tiny silk knits, delicate cottons or fluffy acrylics in addition to the traditional wool. In wools, you can choose between soft cashmere and merino as well as the ordinary sheep's' wool (though a bit scratchy). Cable knit sweaters can be found in v neck pullovers, crew neck designs, turtlenecks and cardigans, so you can choose your favorite style. They all look terrific with jeans or casual skirts.
See more cable knit sweaters styles>>
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Plus Size Cardigans / Twin Set |
Cardigans are one of the most versatile sweater options because they can be worn over thin turtlenecks in the winter, sleeveless blouses in the summer and anything you like the rest of the year too. Although you can wear sweater sets anytime of year, you may also find them useful in spring and fall, when weather is unpredictable. Cardigans are easy to wear and can go anywhere, in either casual fabrics like cotton or wool, or fancier styles in angora, silk or merino. They go perfectly with the standard classic black skirt that's even now hanging in your closet; or you can dress up your favorite strategically faded jeans. Sweater sets do an amazing job of creating a vertical line or division down the center of your body. This will give you that long, lean appearance and bring balance to your body. So if you're looking for the perfect, demure, wear-to-work and then a first-date cardigan, choose a twin set in the most flattering color for you, and make it cashmere.
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Turtleneck Sweaters |
Turtleneck sweaters are the foundation of any winter wardrobe, and the thinner they are the more you can layer on top. Recent versions of the turtleneck are available in microfiber or silk blends, guaranteed to keep you warm on the slopes or in that over-air-conditioned office where you shiver all summer long. Like all sweaters, turtlenecks can reveal nearly everything or practically nothing at all—it's all up to you. If you want to hide out in a big, bulky turtleneck while hiking the windy Pacific Trail, look for a bulky sweater of cotton and wool to keep you warm. If you just want a sexy sweater to wear out at night, take home a medium-weight cotton turtleneck that clings in all the right places and none of the wrong ones. Add jeans and boots.
See more turtleneck sweaters >>
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Knit Sweaters Differences |
Sweaters are knit more often than not, although you will see some "sweaters" made of woven fabrics like fleece. When you start shopping for sweaters, you'll notice the price range is unbelievably wide: you'll see merino sweaters for $40 and others for $300, and you'll wonder what the difference is. The difference is the quality of the fiber used to make the knit sweaters. In general, you'll see that acrylic sweaters cost less than others; if you like acrylic, you're in luck! Acrylic can be super soft and machine washable, making it a favorite for easy wear and easier care. But if you're looking for the ultimate in knit sweaters, you may discover that your desire for cashmere outshines even the prospect of regular dry cleaning. It's just so soft!
See a variety of knit sweaters >>
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Figure Flattering Wraps |
Wrap sweaters are one way to keep your figure when women all around you are losing theirs to big, fat, puffy sweaters. A wrap sweater, with its v neck and tied waist, does nice, flattering things for the bustline and waistline. Wraps should be of thinner knit fabric that fits smoothly and moves when you do. You may also want to pair a plus size wrap sweater with a cami to hide any excess cleavage. You'll find these sweaters in thin cottons, silks, merino wool and cashmere or angora. You can wear a wrap sweater over a classic black skirt; it's just a bit dressier than khaki pants. Look for wrap sweaters in solid colors—the design gives you all the movement required.
See more wrap style sweaters >>
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Cowl Neck Sweaters |
Cowl neck sweaters have a draped natural neckline that create a place of visual interest at the neck. Most cowl necks are interesting enough that you don't have to wear a necklace or other neck jewelry. The interest of the neckline bring attention to your face and away from other body areas you may want to downplay. These sweaters are available in all sort of colors and styles including cable knit, cashmere, cotton knits, thin knits, thick wools and more. Some cowl necks dip lower than others and look rather nice layered with a lacy camisole or tank for a little sexy edge.
See some cowl neck sweaters >>
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Kimono Sleeves Sweater Trend |
A new sweater style has been popping up all over plus size stores online. This trendy sweater features kimono like sleeves that are cut wider and boxier from the shoulder down to the wrist. These sweaters are found in many types of knit and colors for women. The kimono style plus size sweater is great for camouflaging larger arms or balancing out a larger hips and thighs by adding volume above the waist. Since this is a current fall/winter trend of 2006 you can probably enjoy this sweater for this season and perhaps next year and look hip.
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